$387,000
SOLD MAR 3, 2025
Last list price

33185 Merkes Rd Sterling, AK 99672

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,637 Sq Ft
2.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$236 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Access
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Deck
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of March 2025

Stunning 3-bedroom 2-bath home features an additional office space, a 2-car garage, over 2.3 acres, has been completely renovated & is move-in ready. New Roof 2024! Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, butcher block countertops & stainless-steel appliances. Brand new flooring throughout, water heater, water softener. Both bathrooms have been remodeled. Large trex deck to enjoy family time BBQ's.Fresh exterior and interior paint 2024. Plenty of parking with an additional spot to park an RV. Beautifully maintained lawn. Large storage shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Morrell

LPT Realty License #214295 Listed on: 01/10/2025

Co-Listed By

Michelle Williams

LPT Realty License #19149

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Howell

Jack White Real Estate Soldotna License #500105

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,403

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Suitable for Bed and Breakfast

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Attached Carport

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,637 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Den
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wood Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Sterling Elementary School
  • Skyview Middle School
  • Soldotna High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,403

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.32
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 158
  • Co List Office Phone: 907-644-8830
  • Directions: Sterling Hwy to Otter Trail Rd which is across the highway from 3 Bears in Sterling. Go about 1 mile, left on Merkes, 4th house on the left.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: B & B Potential, Single Family Res
  • Year Built: 1982
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Den &/Or Office, Wood Counters, Storage
  • Living Area: 1637
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Fire Service Area, Horse Property, Landscaped, Poultry Allowed, Road Service Area, SBOS Reqd-See Rmrks, Trailside
  • Topography: Gently Rolling,Level,Rolling,Sloping
  • View: Partial, Territorial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None, River Access
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Prop Discl Available
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Block, Wood Frame - 2x6, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garaged Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Attached, No Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer &/Or Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sterling
  • High School: Soldotna
  • Middle Or Junior School: Skyview

Lot Info

  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 101059.2
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Unknown
  • Zoning: UNK
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2403.32
  • Tax Map Number: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2025
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Nunaka Ventures Llc
Bought by
Walsh Matthew R and Walsh Melissa J
Seller's Agent
Michelle Morrell
LPT Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Howell
Jack White Real Estate Soldotna
List Price
$387,000
Total Days on Market
2
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$366,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%
Original Mortgage
$290,250
Outstanding Balance
$290,014
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,320

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2024
Sold by
Clear Recon Corp
Bought by
Nunaka Ventures Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2017
Sold by
Cadwalader Jason L
Bought by
Gchachu Brandon
Seller's Agent
Ed Gaethle
Mossy Oak Properties of Alaska - Soldotna
Buyer's Agent
Michael Schwartz
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska
List Price
$199,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$195,286
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2012
Closed on
Oct 19, 2012
Sold by
Barsis James N and Barsis Jacqueline
Bought by
Cadwalader Jason L
List Price
$190,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Trustee Deed $182,587 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $290,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,286 FHA
Previous Owner $171,830 FHA
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Sold -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 For Sale $387,000 +93.6% $236 / Sq Ft
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Sold -- -- --
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2016 05/17/16 For Sale $199,900 +5.2% $107 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold -- -- --
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2012 07/17/12 For Sale $190,000 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,289 $256,600 $48,100 $208,500
2023 $2,291 $256,800 $40,100 $216,700
2022 $2,023 $230,900 $36,600 $194,300
2021 $1,477 $222,900 $32,900 $190,000
2020 $1,572 $225,400 $32,900 $192,500
2019 $784 $225,000 $32,900 $192,100
2018 $1,477 $214,800 $32,900 $181,900
2017 $1,564 $233,800 $33,000 $200,800
2016 $1,485 $222,100 $28,700 $193,400
2015 $1,369 $195,800 $20,000 $175,800
2014 $1,369 $182,200 $20,000 $162,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Alaska Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-333

Alaska Multiple Listing Service

APN: 065-550-08